Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic First Reformed Church

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008

1. Historic First Reformed Church Marker

Inscription.
Earliest records of this pioneer Dutch church, dated 1686, mark it as the second oldest in New Jersey. Old stones embedded in the east wall show the initials of founding families and first settlers.

The old burying ground contains the grave of General Enoch Poor, a Revolutionary officer. His funeral was attended by Generals Washington and Lafayette and a portion of the American army.

Erected by Bergen County Historical Society, sponsored by Helen Demarest Bowe and Theresa Bicknell Zabriskie. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.

Location. 40° 52.747′ N, 74° 2.581′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Court St. and Church St., on the left when traveling east on Court St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor (a few steps from this marker); The Huguenots

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(a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Enoch Poor (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Enoch Poor (within shouting distance of this marker); Archibald Campbell Family Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergen County Court House / Bergen County Old Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack Soldier and Sailor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hackensack.

Also see . . .
1. Bergen County Historical Society Historic Site Markers. Society website entry:
This marker is listed on page 12 of this book published in 1996. (Submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. First Reformed Dutch Church, Hackensack. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Restored Historic First Reformed Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 28, 2018

2. Restored Historic First Reformed Church Marker

Dutch Reformed Church and Burial Grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008

3. Dutch Reformed Church and Burial Grounds

Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008

4. Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor

Gen. Poor is one of many Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the churchyard of the Reformed Church.

Dutch Reformed Churchyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008

5. Dutch Reformed Churchyard

In addition to Revolutionary War soldiers, the churchyard is the final resting place for many of New Jersey's earliest residents.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,617 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on May 28, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.